Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Cleveleys costs more?
The conveyancing costs on a leasehold premises in Cleveleys is often more expensive as compared to a freehold residence. This is due to the extra work required in dealing with the landlord and managing agents to obtain evidence about whether the rent and service charges have been cleared and whether there are any major works due in the near future on repairs or maintenance of the building.
My uncle passed away last year and as sole heir and executor I was left the property in Cleveleys. The house had a relatively small loan left on it of around £4500. I want to transfer the title deeds into my name whilst I re-mortgage to Kent Reliance, pay off the mortgage. Is this possible?
If you intend to refinance then Kent Reliance will insist on your using a conveyancer on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your Kent Reliance conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the Kent Reliance mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.
I require quick conveyancing in Cleveleys as I am under an ultimatum to exchange contracts within 2 weeks. Thankfully I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are are a cash buyer you are at liberty not to do searches although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Cleveleys the following are instances of issues that can be revealed and adversely impact future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...
Me and my brother have a terraced Edwardian property in Cleveleys. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Britannia. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold under the exact same property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Cleveleys and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also check the situation with your conveyancing practitioner who conducted the conveyancing.
As co-executor for the will of my aunt I am disposing of a property in Swansea but live in Cleveleys. My solicitor (who is 235 miles awayneeds me to execute a stat dec ahead of completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Cleveleys who can attest this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Cleveleys based